Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. 

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. 

Why do you want to apply? O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA.   O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.

The Mold Maker Apprentice performs machine tool work, welding, brazing or bench work required in making repairs and alterations to molds, blanks, bottom plates or finish equipment.  This position may also include machine tool or bench work on new mold equipment. 

The Mold Maker Apprentice will:

• Repair parts including sanding, welding, griding, cutting and polishing as needed
• Use multiple air tools, hand tools, spray welders, CNC, lathes and torches
• Inspect and measure parts after work is completed
• Be expected to complete the 4-year apprentice program, which includes on-the-job training and potentially classroom time (this is outside of normal work hours)
• Be interviewed by the Apprenticeship Committee of the United Steel Workers

The Mold Maker Apprentice should have:

• A desire to learn and grow into the Journeyman position

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 year degree in Precision Machining or similar trade required
• Previous experience with precision measuring devices, such as calipers and micrometers, preferred
• Machine lathe and mill experience and automatic CNC mill and lathe knowledge preferred

What We Offer:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $37.97

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• Vacation time and paid holidays  
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage 
• Pre-tax accounts 
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions 
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness 
• Employee Assistance Program 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].